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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.72, 21,179.94 and 9,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.72, 21,179.94 and 9,063.20 is: 12,507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.72 : 21,179.94 = 9,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.72/21,179.94 = 9,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.72x = 21,179.94 × 9,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.72x = 191,958,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,958,032.21/15,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.27

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